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Solothurn-Arsenal

Sniper Rifles · Estonia · 1937
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Solothurn-Arsenal

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Consistency
35
Terminal Power
40
Reliability
50
Optics
20
Ergonomics
15
Suppressor Compatibility
5
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Estonia
CategorySniper Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1937–1940
Operators5 countries
Quantity20
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
29
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
5/6
Interwar Period
180/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
25
Consistency
35
Terminal Power
40
Reliability
50
Optics
20
Ergonomics
15
Suppressor Compatibility
5
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Solothurn-Arsenal
Country
Production
1937–1940
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
29
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year1940
  • Weight (Empty)45 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)45 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Calibre20 mm
  • Case Length105 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1937Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1940Production ended
89
years in service
3
years in production
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Solothurn-Arsenal 1937
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05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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